The act of making requests of another, as an expression of dependence. Scripture encourages believers to ask things of God in prayer, and gives guidance concerning the motivation in doing so.
Asking as an aspect of human relationships
Examples of everyday requests
See also
The people asked for a king
the Magi seek the king of the Jews
Jesus Christ asks questions in the temple
Examples of stronger appeals
Asking as an aspect of prayer
General petitions
pp Lk 11:9-13
Frequent requests for guidance or insight
The grounds for asking
According to God's will
Trusting in God's great mercy
In the name of Jesus Christ
In faith
pp Mk 11:24
